Norfolk County, MA – Residents across Norfolk County are being warned to stay alert after scammers posing as law enforcement officers allegedly stole thousands of dollars from a local woman earlier this week.
According to the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, a Canton woman reported that a man claiming to be one of the sheriff’s deputies called her on Monday, stating there was a “warrant” for her arrest related to “missing jury duty.” The caller allegedly demanded immediate payment to avoid being taken into custody.
Authorities say the woman was instructed to transfer $12,000 via a Bitcoin kiosk located at Cumberland Farms in Medfield. After realizing the call was fraudulent, she contacted law enforcement.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that no sheriff’s office or local police department will ever call residents to demand money, threaten arrest over the phone, or request payment via cryptocurrency, gift cards, or wire transfers.
Officials say these scams remain widespread because they often succeed. In 2025 alone, scammers impersonating the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office have reportedly defrauded victims of more than $135,000, and that figure only includes cases that have been reported.
Law enforcement is urging residents to remember the S.T.O.P. method:
- Slow down
- Think clearly
- Outsmart scammers
- Put the phone down
Residents are advised to hang up immediately if they receive a suspicious call — even if the caller ID appears legitimate — and to hang up again if the caller calls back. Suspicious calls should be reported to local police or the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities stress that awareness is the most effective tool in preventing these scams.
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